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Context photo: Laxmi Vilas Palace - Vadodara
Journal

List of Forts of Gujarat with travel details

Absolutely! Gujarat boasts a rich tapestry of history, and its forts stand as majestic testaments to its royal past. Here’s a curated list of some of the most remarkable forts…

Context photo: City Palace viewed across Lake Pichola, Udaipur
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Mansarovar Lake in Sayla

Mansarovar Lake in Sayla Nestled in the historic town of Sayla in Gujarat’s Surendranagar district lies Mansarovar Lake, a scenic waterbody steeped in history, spiritual calm, and architectural grace. While…

Context photo: Gate to the Royal Palace in Fes
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Gir – Home of the Asiatic Lion and African Tribes

Gir – Home of the Asiatic Lion and African Tribes Introduction Tucked away in the western Indian state of Gujarat, Gir National Park is a unique ecological and cultural landscape…

Context photo: City Palace viewed across Lake Pichola, Udaipur
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Dwarka – India’s Westernmost Tip

Dwarka – India’s Westernmost Tip Tucked away on the windswept coastline of Gujarat, Dwarka stands not only as India’s westernmost city but also as a beacon of deep spiritual and…

Context photo: Exterior of Awagarh Fort, Uttar Pradesh
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Cleaning the Yamuna River – Factsheet

About the Yamuna Current Situation Major Causes of Pollution Environmental Impact Cultural & Spiritual Importance Health Concerns Government & Community Efforts What Citizens Can Do Message Saving the Yamuna is…

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Achrol Coat of Arms

Achrol was a Kachhwaha thikana of the Jaipur state, located north-east of Jaipur city.

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Agori Barhar Coat of Arms

The Raj of Agori Barhar lay in the Mirzapur (present Sonbhadra) region of Uttar Pradesh, along the Son river, and was held by a line of Chandel Rajputs.

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Ajaigarh Coat of Arms

Ajaigarh was a Bundela state carved out of the dominions of Maharaja Chhatrasal of Panna.

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Arnod Coat of Arms

Arnod is a thikana of the former Pratapgarh (Deolia) state in southern Rajasthan, held by a branch of the Sisodia house.

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Awagarh Coat of Arms

Awagarh in Etah district was the seat of a Jadon (Jadaun) Rajput Raj.

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Bajekan & Dhingsara Coat of Arms

Bajekan and Dhingsara form a Rathore estate in present-day Haryana, a rare example of a Rajput house from Marwar establishing itself on the edge of the Punjab plains.

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Banera Coat of Arms

Banera, in present Bhilwara district, was a major estate of Mewar held by Sisodias descended from Maharana Raj Singh I.

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Bhadawar Coat of Arms

Bhadawar, in the Chambal ravines of Agra district, was the seat of the Bhadauria Rajputs, a branch of the Chauhans, whose head bore the title Maharaja.